July 2020 Archive

Vitamin Exposures on the Rise in Texas

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • July 29, 2020

Vitamin exposure calls are on in the increase in Texas. Texas Poison Centers have seen a 55% increase in exposures to pediatric vitamins, a 35 percent increase in human exposure calls to vitamins overall and a more than 24 percent increase in exposure to melatonin calls from March through June of this year.

Face Masks and Face Coverings: Do They Work in the Fight Against COVID-19?

  • By TTUHSC
  • July 16, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, much debate has surrounded the use of masks and face coverings. Let’s put this debate to an end.

Amarillo Physician Advises Heat Safety Awareness

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • July 02, 2020

As the temperatures continue to rise, Rodney Young, M.D., FAAFP, advises people to lookout for signs and symptoms of heat-related stress when working or playing outside.

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